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Time Out
6 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
The best burgers in Buenos Aires
It all started in 2017 in a small, homey space where César and his team baked breads meant to be shared with friends. 'At that time, we noticed many artisanal burger joints didn't value the bread, so we saw an opportunity: we could solve that crucial gap,' he says. That's how The Flour Store was born, first as a specialized bakery with a healthy, additive-free approach, quickly becoming a word-of-mouth favorite. 'Before, bread wasn't seen as an essential part of a good burger. But when we started talking about bread as the star, something changed. Now many places had to improve their recipes,' César explains. The brand grew fast, received orders from renowned burger joints, and was even contacted by Alsea, Burger King's supplier. In 2018, they built a 600m2 production facility, enabling them to supply a select group in the burger circuit with uncompromising quality bread. In 2021, they doubled down: if they were already making the best bread, why not make the best burger too? Thus was born their location on Humahuaca, in Almagro, where they bake daily both the bread—with 40% natural potato—and the patties made from premium ribeye from export-grade meat. 'From day one it was a frenzy. By 8 pm, more than 80 people were waiting outside, so we had to open earlier,' César recounts. Demand was so high they even had to pause delivery app orders for a while. Besides premium meat and homemade bread, The Flour Store offers a top-notch selection of craft beers—over 130 styles—wines, and rare drinks not usually found in burger spots. 'We don't use photo styling or sell smoke: no photos on the menu, and what you see on socials are real pictures posted by customers. 100% real,' he assures. With seven years of experience, local and international media recognition, and mentions in guides like Eater and Cuisine & Vins, The Flour Store is a clear benchmark in the Argentine burger scene.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes Opener ‘Leave One Day' Arrives With Five-Minute-Plus Ovation
Amélie Bonnin's romantic dramedy Leave One Day (Partir un Jour) made history at the Cannes Film Festival this evening, becoming the first debut feature to ever open the event. It also got a five-minute-plus ovation from the crowd. More from Deadline 'Leave One Day' Review: Amélie Bonnin's Nostalgic Musical Debut Is A Stealth Charmer – Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival 2025 In Photos: Opening Ceremony, 'Leave One Day' Premiere & Palme d'Or Honoree Robert De Niro Cannes Film Festival 2025: Read All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews Leave One Day builds on Bonnin's 2023 César-winning short film of the same name. The romantic musical revolves around rising chef Cécile (Juliette Armanet), who is about to fulfill a lifelong ambition of opening her own signature gourmet restaurant in Paris. Cécile is forced to put the project on hold when her father suffers a heart attack and she is called back to her small hometown. Exasperated at being cut off from her bustling life in Paris, she unexpectedly reconnects with a teenage crush, Raphaël (Bastien Bouillon). The meeting rekindles long-buried memories and leads Cécile to question past choices and the current direction of her life. RELATED: One of France's most popular contemporary singers, Armanet was introduced to international audiences last summer with her performance of John Lennon's 'Imagine' in front of a burning piano on a barge on the Seine River during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Co-written with Dimitri Lucas, Leave One Day is produced by Topshot Films and Les Films du Worso, in co-production with Pathé and France 3 Cinéma. Pathé International is handling world sales and Pathé Films has French rights. In keeping with Cannes protocol, Pathé Films released Leave One Day in France at the same time as the world premiere here at the festival. RELATED: The Croisette premiere followed an opening ceremony that saw Robert De Niro give an impassioned speech for democracy and the arts in the face of Donald Trump's sweeping funding cuts and proposed film tariffs. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025
Miami Herald
10-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Birkin bag maker faces major problem
Paris knows how to put on a show - but this wasn't fashion week. Inside the gilded walls of Salle Pleyel, better known for hosting France's César film awards, a luxury giant hosted its shareholders' meeting with cinematic flair. Xylophones rang out. Artsy films played on screen. Executives toasted their financial dominance with curated charm. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The performance wasn't just for show. The company posted annual revenue of €15.2 billion (about $17.3 billion), with net profit climbing to €4.6 billion (roughly $5.2 billion)- surpassing luxury titans like LVMH and Kering. Related: Top luxury fashion brands just made a quiet change Its CEO took the stage with confidence, brushing off economic uncertainty, looming U.S. tariffs, and a spike in counterfeit goods. But not everyone in the audience left reassured. From rising copycat culture to sustainability concerns and shareholder tensions, cracks in the polished façade started to show - leaving investors wondering whether the brand's ironclad reputation may finally be facing real pressure. The brand? Hermès International (HESAF) - maker of the ultra-exclusive Birkin bag. CEO Axel Dumas tried to downplay the counterfeits, like the now-viral "Wirkin" bag (a well-known knockoff that mimics Hermès's iconic silhouette for a fraction of the price). "Our clients can feel the difference," he said, noting Hermès has a strong anti-counterfeit team. "Sometimes you are copied." That casual tone didn't sit well with some. While Dumas may not be worried, luxury shoppers are becoming savvier. And younger consumers in particular aren't always interested in heritage if a trendy fake looks just as good in an Instagram post. Related: Luxury designer brand flags shift in customer behavior According to the 2023 Global Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Survey by Michigan State University's A-CAPP Center, 52% of consumers globally said they've knowingly purchased counterfeit products, with economic benefits cited as the leading motive. And unlike past years, this trend isn't hiding in the shadows. TikTok users are flaunting their lookalikes and openly mocking luxury markups. One TikTok post by @styledbykristir (with over 8.6 million views) shows off the Walmart Birkin - aka the "Wirkin." And the price? Less than $100. That kind of visibility is hard to ignore, especially when Hermès bags regularly sell for over $10,000 - or more - on resale markets. As demand for the "look" continues to rise, Hermès' moat of exclusivity could be narrowing. Tariffs were another source of tension during the meeting. Dumas acknowledged that new trade measures could increase production costs, but said the company plans to pass those costs on to customers, whom he believes are resilient enough to absorb them. "I'm not too worried about tariffs," he said. "We can deal with these as we have done in years past." But loyalty has limits, even in luxury. If prices rise while knockoffs get better and more visible, it's not hard to imagine some shoppers opting out. And with competitors like Louis Vuitton expanding production in the U.S. to hedge against global volatility, Hermès' insistence on staying exclusively French may come at a cost. "There's a story in 'Made in France,'" Dumas told shareholders when asked if the company would ever consider building factories elsewhere. "It is essential." He's not wrong - craftsmanship is part of the brand's identity. But as shareholders pushed for more innovation and environmental accountability, the company's casual approach to those concerns raised some eyebrows. Hermès still sets the gold standard. But between tariffs, copycats, and a shifting global market, even gold isn't immune to pressure. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Fashion Network
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Lacoste taps Adèle Exarchopoulos as brand ambassador
Adèle Exarchopoulos made a notable appearance at the latest Lacoste runway show in March, on the centre court at Roland Garros in Paris. The French actor wore a Lacoste total look consisting of a black leather jacket, matching balaclava and wide trousers, worn with a white Lacoste handbag. The first pictures featuring Exarchopoulos as Lacoste's new brand ambassador include the same Lenglen leather handbag, in a deliberate reference to the runway show, but the rest of the styling is quite different. Lying prone on an apple green floor, against a backdrop in the same acidic hue, Exarchopoulos is pictured with her face turned towards the lens, wearing a green bare-back top, the handbag arranged like a skirt and Storm 96 2K sneakers on her feet, in a tennis-style look. '[Exarchopoulos] was born in Paris and perfectly captures the elegant nonchalance that constitutes the essence of Lacoste,' the brand said in a press release. 'She will embody the brand with boldness and style in a variety of statements, featuring the leather goods category too,' added Lacoste. Exarchopoulos won Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 César film awards for starring in All Your Faces, and is an ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. She is now the new French face of Lacoste, the female counterpart to actor Pierre Niney, Lacoste brand ambassador since 2024. Niney was one of the headliners in Lacoste's 'Play Big' campaign last year, created by the BETC agency, alongside other artistic and sporting celebrities like Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams, Jeon Somi, Ahn Hyo Seop and Wang Yibo. Lacoste, which said it generated a revenue just shy of €3 billion in 2024, is aiming to reach €4 billion by 2028-2030, according to CEO Thierry Guibert. Expanding the North America business is one of Lacoste's stated growth drivers, and the same surely goes for boosting consumption of its women's products, explaining why the sportswear brand has signed up the highly popular Exarchopoulos.
Fashion Network
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Lacoste taps Adèle Exarchopoulos as brand ambassador
Adèle Exarchopoulos made a notable appearance at the latest Lacoste runway show in March, on the centre court at Roland Garros in Paris. The French actor wore a Lacoste total look consisting of a black leather jacket, matching balaclava and wide trousers, worn with a white Lacoste handbag. The first pictures featuring Exarchopoulos as Lacoste's new brand ambassador include the same Lenglen leather handbag, in a deliberate reference to the runway show, but the rest of the styling is quite different. Lying prone on an apple green floor, against a backdrop in the same acidic hue, Exarchopoulos is pictured with her face turned towards the lens, wearing a green bare-back top, the handbag arranged like a skirt and Storm 96 2K sneakers on her feet, in a tennis-style look. '[Exarchopoulos] was born in Paris and perfectly captures the elegant nonchalance that constitutes the essence of Lacoste,' the brand said in a press release. 'She will embody the brand with boldness and style in a variety of statements, featuring the leather goods category too,' added Lacoste. Exarchopoulos won Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 César film awards for starring in All Your Faces, and is an ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. She is now the new French face of Lacoste, the female counterpart to actor Pierre Niney, Lacoste brand ambassador since 2024. Niney was one of the headliners in Lacoste's 'Play Big' campaign last year, created by the BETC agency, alongside other artistic and sporting celebrities like Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams, Jeon Somi, Ahn Hyo Seop and Wang Yibo. Lacoste, which said it generated a revenue just shy of €3 billion in 2024, is aiming to reach €4 billion by 2028-2030, according to CEO Thierry Guibert. Expanding the North America business is one of Lacoste's stated growth drivers, and the same surely goes for boosting consumption of its women's products, explaining why the sportswear brand has signed up the highly popular Exarchopoulos.
